Scarborough Town Beaches include Ferry Beach, a sandy beach along the Scarborough River channel; Pine Point Beach (Hurd Park), a long sandy beach on Saco Bay that extends from the jetty at Pine Point to Old Orchard Beach; and Higgins Beach, a sandy beach located within a quaint residential neighborhood. Dogs are restricted from certain Scarborough beach areas that may be designated for special protection for piping plovers or other endangered species. From April 1st to the day after Labor Day the following restrictions apply:
Higgins Beach – the restricted area is defined as that part of the beach from Champion Street to the Spurwink River – no dogs allowed.
Ferry/Western Beach – the restricted area is defined as that portion of the beach commonly known as Ferry Beach, beginning at the southerly end of the municipal parking lot and extending south to Ferry Rock and thence southeast the full length of the beach commonly known as Western Beach – no dogs allowed.
Pine Point Beach – the restricted area is defined as that portion of the beach from the main beach access path at Hurd Park north to the Scarborough River – dogs on leash only.
A leash no longer than 12 feet shall be used at all time on the beaches from April 1 to Labor Day.
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